Management Team

Reg Shiverick

President

Under his vision and leadership, Dakota Software has become an industry leader for environmental management software. Known as an industry expert on the structure and role of environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs, Mr. Shiverick has written and made numerous presentations on the subject. Specifically, he has presented on the role of technology at the American Society for Quality Control, the American Society of Safety Engineers, and The Auditing Roundtable.

Mr. Shiverick was awarded the Extraordinary Service Award from The Auditing Roundtable, a professional organization dedicated to the development and professional practice of environmental, health, and safety auditing. He values his long standing interest in environmental issues and has been closely associated with the Student Conservation Association, a nationwide force of high school and college-age volunteers who are committed to protecting and preserving the environment.

Mr. Shiverick received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Amos Tuck School of Dartmouth College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from Bucknell University.

Matt Walter

Vice President of Development

Mr. Walter is responsible for leading the development team, driving the development process, and overseeing product management and strategy across all applications in the organization. Prior to Dakota, Mr. Walter worked at Rosetta and Progressive Insurance where he held various positions in the development process from programming, information architecture, product management, and Technical Director.

He is an expert in designing and developing creative business solutions using industry standards and best practices. Mr. Walter holds a Bachelors in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, from Bowling Green State University.

Chris Crans

Vice President of Sales

Chris Crans serves as Vice President of Sales for Dakota Software. Chris is primarily responsible for leading the sales organization and generating new revenue for Dakota. Additionally, Chris leads a team of Solution Consultants and partners closely with other departments within Dakota to ensure clients are receiving the best possible experience.

Prior to joining Dakota, Chris served as Vice President of Sales for SilkRoad Technology, an HR software company based in Chicago. Prior to that, Chris operated in several leadership capacities at companies like Cornerstone OnDemand, PureSafety and Apple, Inc.

Robert Kimball

Director of Marketing and Product Strategy

Mr. Kimball is responsible for Dakota's internal and external marketing communications, brand management, and coordination of industry-related and user-focused events. With a background in design and promotions, he oversees product communications, public relations, social media, and overall brand awareness.

Mr. Kimball holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Graphics and Marketing from Cleveland State University, with a focus on graphic design and multimedia communication.

Julianne Wayton

Director of Human Resources

Julianne is responsible for planning, designing, developing and evaluating human resource-related initiatives to support organizational strategic goals. These areas include, but are not limited to talent acquisition and development, performance management, employee engagement and general policies and practices.

Prior to joining Dakota in 2018, Julianne worked at Hyland Software in talent acquisition, then as a Global HR Business Partner. She gained additional experience serving as an HR Manager at The Sherwin-Williams Company supporting various teams in IT. Julianne earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Communication Studies, with a focus on Human Resources, from Baldwin-Wallace College.

Ann Rippe

Manager of Regulatory Services

Ms. Rippe is responsible for managing all aspects of Regulatory Services at Dakota Software including identification and prioritization of content development and customization tasks, monitoring content aspects of product development and customer support activities, and development and trouble-shooting of database tools. She participates in content development tasks by researching and analyzing EPA, DOT, OSHA and other regulations and initiatives; and devising strategies for the content to leverage the software’s features and functions.

Prior to joining Dakota, Ms. Rippe was an adjunct assistant professor of chemistry and worked as a chemical hygiene consultant providing regulatory support and planning, including identification and analysis of pertinent federal, state, and local codes and regulations; training; and emergency incident response.

Ms. Rippe earned a Master of Science degree in Environmental, Health and Safety Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, summa cum laude, from St. John Fisher College.

Dakota's people are an eclectic mix of business, technology, and EHS professionals. We are united by the common vision that our solutions can help all organizations move beyond compliance and pursue new standards of Corporate Social Responsibility and Operational Excellence.

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